Kimi Antonelli wins inaugural Spanish Grand Prix as teams assess upgrades

The Race • 14 sept. 13h18

The inaugural race on the Madring circuit offered few on-track battles but highlighted key issues for Lewis Hamilton, Aston Martin, Red Bull, Williams and other teams ahead of the rest of the season.

Motorsport.com • 13 sept. 14h49

Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth victory of the 2026 season at the Spanish Grand Prix, while pole-sitter Lando Norris fell to fifth after a strategic error during a virtual safety car period.

The Race • 12 sept. 17h22

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix, while several drivers, including Oscar Piastri and Pierre Gasly, struggled in qualifying at the new Madring circuit.

The Race • 12 sept. 17h12

Lando Norris claimed pole position for the first Formula 1 race at Madrid's temporary Madring circuit, while grid penalties dropped Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll several places.

Motorsport.com • 12 sept. 15h45

Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, with a provisional starting grid released and Lance Stroll penalised to the back of the field.

Autosport • 12 sept. 15h11

Lando Norris secured his third pole of the 2026 season at the new Madring circuit, beating championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds in the final qualifying session.

Motorsport.com • 12 sept. 13h08

Lewis Hamilton recorded the fastest lap in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, edging out Kimi Antonelli by 0.061 seconds, while other drivers posted varied results.

Autosport • 12 sept. 12h05

Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap in the final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, while crashes involving Lewis Hamilton and Oliver Bearman caused two red flags.

bbc.com • 12 sept. 10h51

Lewis Hamilton and Oliver Bearman both crashed during the final practice session at the new Madrid circuit, prompting a red flag and a brief stoppage, while Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time.

Autosport • 11 sept. 18h33

Mercedes topped both Friday practice sessions at the newly built Madring circuit, while drivers reported significant front-left tyre graining that could affect Sunday’s race strategy.

The Race • 11 sept. 18h26

Mercedes topped the first practice session at the new Madring Formula 1 venue, while McLaren struggled with a gearbox failure and Haas showed improvement after recent upgrades.

Motorsport.com • 11 sept. 16h13

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in Friday's second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, while Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad crashed but escaped injury.

The Race • 11 sept. 12h56

George Russell set the fastest lap in the opening practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the newly built Madring, with teammate Kimi Antonelli close behind.

Autosport • 11 sept. 12h49

George Russell set the fastest time in the opening practice session at the new Madring circuit, with teammate Kimi Antonelli completing a Mercedes 1-2, while Ferrari and other teams struggled to match the pace.

Motorsport.com • 11 sept. 12h49

George Russell set the fastest time in Friday's opening practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes 1-2, as Lewis Hamilton was involved in several incidents that blocked other drivers.

BBC • 11 sept. 11h44

Mercedes drivers led the first practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix, with George Russell fastest and Kimi Antonelli close behind, while Lewis Hamilton topped the medium-compound times.